Paul Luther

Death by Force

Paul N. Luther, a 21-year-old auxiliary policeman from Mechanicville, NY, tragically lost his life on October 30, 1976. On that fateful night, Luther was on patrol near a local restaurant when a sniper opened fire on the establishment. The shooter, Kenyon W. Pruyn, had received a speeding ticket from Luther just two hours earlier. Pruyn's rampage resulted in the deaths of Luther and a 51-year-old man who was dining in the restaurant. Additionally, nine other individuals were wounded during the a ...Read More

WRGB: Man who killed Mechanicville cop in 1976 could be granted parole

2 KILLED AND 10 HURT BY UPSTATE GUNMAN (Published 1976)

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